A Collection of Exceptional Watches

Christie’s Presents Important Watches Featuring Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches

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NEW YORK – Christie’s is proud to present Important Watches Featuring Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches, a live auction to be held on 9 June in New York City. Continuing Christie’s longstanding leadership in showcasing Independent Watchmakers, the sale will offer timepieces of exceptional rarity and appeal — spanning iconic vintage models to cutting-edge contemporary creations.

PATEK PHILIPPE PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATER REF. 3974R PATEK PHILIPPE. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR, LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION Estimate: $650,000-1,350,000
PATEK PHILIPPE PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATER REF. 3974R PATEK PHILIPPE. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR, LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION Estimate: $650,000-1,350,000

Leading the auction is a Patek Philippe Ref. 3974R (Estimate: $650,000–1,350,000), introduced in 1989 as the world’s most complicated wristwatch at the time, created to mark the brand’s 150th anniversary. Of the 160 examples produced, only around 20 were crafted in pink gold, as the present lot. While the majority were fitted with silvered dials and baton indexes, this rare piece stands out for its striking slate-grey dial. Discontinued in 2000, the Ref. 3974 is considered one of the most coveted minute repeating wristwatches of the past three decades.

Rebecca Ross, Head of Sale Christie’s New York says: “The timepieces offered in this sale transcend mere beauty, time and trend. They symbolize significant moments in history, from groundbreaking explorations to technical advancements that redefine possibilities. Collectors have the opportunity to acquire not just watches, but also pieces of horological innovation that remain sources of inspiration today. We are enthusiastic to offer one of the most important watches ever made in series by Patek Philippe, the impressive Patek Philippe Ref. 3974R in pink gold with specially ordered grey dial and Breguet numerals; signifying rarity, complexity and achievement.”

ROLEX DAYTONA 'RAINBOW' REF. 116595RBOW ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 18K PINK GOLD, DIAMOND AND MULTI-COLORED SAPPHIRESET AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Circa 2019 Estimate: $250,000-450,000
ROLEX DAYTONA ‘RAINBOW’ REF. 116595RBOW ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 18K PINK GOLD, DIAMOND AND MULTI-COLORED SAPPHIRESET AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Circa 2019 Estimate: $250,000-450,000

Additional highlights include a Rolex Ref. 116595RBOW ‘Rainbow Daytona’ (Estimate: $250,000–450,000) — A modern icon, renowned for its multicolored sapphire-set bezel and diamond-set case. Introduced in Everose gold in 2018, this highly sought-after model exemplifies Rolex’s mastery of gem-setting and precision finishing, and an Audemars Piguet, 18k Gold Calendar Wristwatch with Moon phases (Estimate: $50,000–100,000) — A supremely rare and elegant example from 1927, offering collectors a glimpse into the maison’s early complications.

The auction also features a curated selection from Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches — a landmark offering of 160 contemporary timepieces spanning 47 celebrated brands and independent ateliers, including Greubel Forsey and De Bethune.

GREUBEL FORSEY DOUBLE TOURBILLON 30° EDITION HISTORIQUE GREUBEL FORSEY. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH INCLINED 30° DOUBLE TOURBILLON AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION Circa 2020 Estimate: $120,000-220,000
GREUBEL FORSEY DOUBLE TOURBILLON 30° EDITION HISTORIQUE GREUBEL FORSEY. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH INCLINED 30° DOUBLE TOURBILLON AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION Circa 2020 Estimate: $120,000-220,000

A centerpiece from this collection is the Greubel Forsey Double Tourbillon 30° Edition Historique (Estimate: $120,000-220,000). Produced in a limited edition of only 11 examples, each in red gold and platinum, the watch features two engraved gold plates bearing the signatures of Robert Greubel and Stephen Forsey. A technical and artistic triumph, the Double Tourbillon 30° represents a milestone in contemporary watchmaking, distinguished by its pioneering inclined tourbillon architecture and award-winning chronometric performance.

Sale Highlights

ROLEX DAYTONA 'RAINBOW' REF. 116595RBOW ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 18K PINK GOLD, DIAMOND AND MULTI-COLORED SAPPHIRESET AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Circa 2019 Estimate: $250,000-450,000
ROLEX DAYTONA ‘RAINBOW’ REF. 116595RBOW ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 18K PINK GOLD, DIAMOND AND MULTI-COLORED SAPPHIRESET AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Circa 2019 Estimate: $250,000-450,000
Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches GREUBEL FORSEY DOUBLE TOURBILLON 30° EDITION HISTORIQUE GREUBEL FORSEY. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH INCLINED 30° DOUBLE TOURBILLON AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION Circa 2020 Estimate: $120,000-220,000
Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches GREUBEL FORSEY DOUBLE TOURBILLON 30° EDITION HISTORIQUE GREUBEL FORSEY. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH INCLINED 30° DOUBLE TOURBILLON AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION Circa 2020 Estimate: $120,000-220,000
AUDEMARS PIGUET COMPLETE CALENDAR AUDEMARS PIGUET. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD COMPLETE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BREGUET NUMERALS Manufactured in 1927 Estimate: $50,000-100,000
AUDEMARS PIGUET COMPLETE CALENDAR AUDEMARS PIGUET. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD COMPLETE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BREGUET NUMERALS Manufactured in 1927 Estimate: $50,000-100,000
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS REF. 5711/110P-001 PATEK PHILIPPE. A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET Estimate: $250,000-550,000
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS REF. 5711/110P-001 PATEK PHILIPPE. A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET Estimate: $250,000-550,000
RICHARD MILLE REF. RM037 RG-TZP RICHARD MILLE. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K PINK GOLD, BLACK CERAMIC AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC SEMI-SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH OUTSIZED DATE AND FUNCTION SELECTOR Estimate: $120,000-220,000
RICHARD MILLE REF. RM037 RG-TZP RICHARD MILLE. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K PINK GOLD, BLACK CERAMIC AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC SEMI-SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH OUTSIZED DATE AND FUNCTION SELECTOR Estimate: $120,000-220,000
ROLEX DAYTONA REF. 6265 ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX DAYTONA REF. 6265 ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Estimate: $100,000-200,000
F.P. JOURNE OCTA CHRONOGRAPHE RUTHENIUM NO. 54/99 F.P. JOURNE. AN IMPORTANT PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE Estimate: $100,000-200,000
F.P. JOURNE OCTA CHRONOGRAPHE RUTHENIUM NO. 54/99 F.P. JOURNE. AN IMPORTANT PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX SUBMARINER 'COMEX' REF. 5514 ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, MADE FOR COMEX Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX SUBMARINER ‘COMEX’ REF. 5514 ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, MADE FOR COMEX Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX EXPLORER 'RED DEPTH' REF. 6610 ROLEX. A HISTORICALLY NOTABLE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, 'RED DEPTH' BLACK 'GILT' DIAL AND BRACELET FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LIEUTENANT COLONEL FAYETTE L. WORTHINGTON Estimate: $30,000-50,000
ROLEX EXPLORER ‘RED DEPTH’ REF. 6610 ROLEX. A HISTORICALLY NOTABLE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, ‘RED DEPTH’ BLACK ‘GILT’ DIAL AND BRACELET FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LIEUTENANT COLONEL FAYETTE L. WORTHINGTON Estimate: $30,000-50,000
ROLEX DAYTONA REF. 6265 ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX DAYTONA REF. 6265 ROLEX. AN ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX DAYTONA 'RAINBOW' REF. 116595RBOW ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 18K PINK GOLD, DIAMOND AND MULTI-COLORED SAPPHIRESET AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Circa 2019 Estimate: $250,000-450,000
ROLEX DAYTONA 'RAINBOW' REF. 116595RBOW ROLEX. A VERY RARE AND MAGNIFICENT 18K PINK GOLD, DIAMOND AND MULTI-COLORED SAPPHIRESET AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH BRACELET Circa 2019 Estimate: $250,000-450,000
ROLEX SUBMARINER 'COMEX' REF. 5514 ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, MADE FOR COMEX Estimate: $100,000-200,000
ROLEX SUBMARINER 'COMEX' REF. 5514 ROLEX. AN EXTREMELY RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, MADE FOR COMEX Estimate: $100,000-200,000
RICHARD MILLE REF. RM037 RG-TZP RICHARD MILLE. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K PINK GOLD, BLACK CERAMIC AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC SEMI-SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH OUTSIZED DATE AND FUNCTION SELECTOR Estimate: $120,000-220,000
RICHARD MILLE REF. RM037 RG-TZP RICHARD MILLE. A RARE AND ELEGANT 18K PINK GOLD, BLACK CERAMIC AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC SEMI-SKELETONIZED WRISTWATCH WITH OUTSIZED DATE AND FUNCTION SELECTOR Estimate: $120,000-220,000
Grace in Time: A Private Collection PATEK PHILIPPE PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATER REF. 3974R PATEK PHILIPPE. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR, LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION Estimate: $650,000-1,350,000
Grace in Time: A Private Collection PATEK PHILIPPE PERPETUAL CALENDAR MINUTE REPEATER REF. 3974R PATEK PHILIPPE. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE 18K PINK GOLD AUTOMATIC MINUTE REPEATING PERPETUAL CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, 24 HOUR, LEAP YEAR AND DAY/NIGHT INDICATION Estimate: $650,000-1,350,000
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS REF. 5711/110P-001 PATEK PHILIPPE. A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET Estimate: $250,000-550,000
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS REF. 5711/110P-001 PATEK PHILIPPE. A HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE AND EXCLUSIVE PLATINUM AND BAGUETTE-CUT DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET Estimate: $250,000-550,000
Stories in Time: A Collection of Exceptional Watches GREUBEL FORSEY DOUBLE TOURBILLON 30° EDITION HISTORIQUE GREUBEL FORSEY. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH INCLINED 30° DOUBLE TOURBILLON AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION Circa 2020 Estimate: $120,000-220,000
GREUBEL FORSEY DOUBLE TOURBILLON 30° EDITION HISTORIQUE GREUBEL FORSEY. A POSSIBLY UNIQUE AND IMPRESSIVE PLATINUM WRISTWATCH WITH INCLINED 30° DOUBLE TOURBILLON AND POWER RESERVE INDICATION Circa 2020 Estimate: $120,000-220,000
F.P. JOURNE OCTA CHRONOGRAPHE RUTHENIUM NO. 54/99 F.P. JOURNE. AN IMPORTANT PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE Estimate: $100,000-200,000
F.P. JOURNE OCTA CHRONOGRAPHE RUTHENIUM NO. 54/99 F.P. JOURNE. AN IMPORTANT PLATINUM LIMITED EDITION AUTOMATIC FLYBACK CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DATE Estimate: $100,000-200,000
AUDEMARS PIGUET COMPLETE CALENDAR AUDEMARS PIGUET. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD COMPLETE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BREGUET NUMERALS Manufactured in 1927 Estimate: $50,000-100,000
AUDEMARS PIGUET COMPLETE CALENDAR AUDEMARS PIGUET. A HIGHLY IMPORTANT AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD COMPLETE CALENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES AND BREGUET NUMERALS Manufactured in 1927 Estimate: $50,000-100,000
ROLEX EXPLORER 'RED DEPTH' REF. 6610 ROLEX. A HISTORICALLY NOTABLE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, 'RED DEPTH' BLACK 'GILT' DIAL AND BRACELET FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LIEUTENANT COLONEL FAYETTE L. WORTHINGTON Estimate: $30,000-50,000
ROLEX EXPLORER 'RED DEPTH' REF. 6610 ROLEX. A HISTORICALLY NOTABLE AND RARE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, 'RED DEPTH' BLACK 'GILT' DIAL AND BRACELET FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS LIEUTENANT COLONEL FAYETTE L. WORTHINGTON Estimate: $30,000-50,000

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